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nuvi 200 or 205 Series Doesn't Have Any Sound

There are a few settings that can be checked if your automotive device does not have any sound. The first thing to check is that the sound is not muted.

To Ensure that your Device's Sound is not Muted:

  1. Turn the device on
  2. Press the Volume button on the ‘Where To?’, ‘View Map’ screen
  3. Ensure the Mute box is not ‘ticked’

If the mute button is not ‘ticked’, you will need to change the voice to ensure that the preset voice is not faulty.

To Change the Voice Language:

  1. Touch Tools
  2. Touch Settings
  3. Touch Language
  4. Touch Voice
  5. Touch the desired language
  6. Touch OK

The device will now speak the selected language.

If changing the voice language resolves the issue, the language files may need to be updated on your device. For steps to do so, see  Missing or Corrupt Voice Files on an Automotive Device. 

If changing the voice is not helping you will need to ensure that you are running the latest software which can be done by using a program called Garmin Express. See  Updating Automotive Maps and Software with Garmin Express for steps on updating the software on your Garmin device. 

If the nuvi is still not emitting any audio after following all the above steps, you will need to perform a master reset.

Note: A master reset will erase all favorites1 and will restore your device to the default factory settings. If you would like to back up your favorites to your computer, see Related Content.

To Perform a Master Reset:

  1. Start with the device OFF and unplugged from power
  2. Touch and hold the lower right corner of the screen with an index finger or the eraser end of a pencil
  3. Continue touching and holding the lower right-hand corner of the screen then power the device ON
  4. Release the power button when the device powers ON
  5. You will see a new message: "Do you really want to erase all user data?"
  6. Remove your finger from the touch screen when this message displays
  7. Touch Yes

The device will now reset. Follow the on-screen prompts and then place your device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.

1Although the master reset will erase all saved favorites, any loaded custom points of interest will remain intact on the device.

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